CVE-2017-18001

Name: CVE-2017-18001
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-31T19:29:00.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18001 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Trustwave Secure Web Gateway (SWG) through 11.8.0.27 allows remote attackers to append an arbitrary public key to the device's SSH Authorized Keys data, and consequently obtain remote root access, via the publicKey parameter to the /sendKey URI.. EPSS estimates a 13.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trustwave Secure Web Gateway (SWG) through 11.8.0.27 allows remote attackers to append an arbitrary public key to the device's SSH Authorized Keys data, and consequently obtain remote root access, via the publicKey parameter to the /sendKey URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.71%

96.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trustwave	Secure Web Gateway	<= 11.8.0.27

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/88Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3550Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44047/
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Trustwave-Software-Updates/Important-Security-Update-for-Trustwave-Secure-Web-Gateway/Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/88Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3550Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44047/
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Trustwave-Software-Updates/Important-Security-Update-for-Trustwave-Secure-Web-Gateway/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18001?

How severe is CVE-2017-18001?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18001 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18001?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-18001?

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Source: NVD / NIST